The heart of mathematics: an invitation to effective thinking

An excellent resource for the general reader, the third edition succeeds at uncovering the mathematics inherent in the world around them in an accessible way. It introduces them to the most important and interesting ideas in mathematics while inspiring them to actively engage in mathematical thinking. The emphasis is placed on mathematical methods of investigation as well. Mindscape exercises are also included for the development of application, problem-solving, and argumentation skills. Visualizations techniques are also integrated throughout the book to make key concepts easier for the average reader to understand.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-42476-6
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 946
• Fecha Publicación: 21/12/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés